Earlier this year, Rivian announced plans to install over 600 electric vehicle (EV) charger sites across the U.S. and Canada by 2023, some of which will even be destination points for state parks and other attractions. Rivian plans to install new waypoint chargers at each of Tennessee’s 56 state parks, said the company in an […]
While Mercedes-Benz announced its first electric vehicle (EV) earlier this year, the EQS, the company has now said it plans to start producing only electric cars later in this decade. Mercedes-Benz teased the VISION EQXX electric car in a strategy update press release on Thursday, emphasizing an upcoming world premiere to be held in 2022. […]
Japanese automaker Honda Motor Co. is now seeking partners to help build electric vehicles, instead of pushing forward alone, says the company’s CEO. Chief Executive Officer Toshihiro Mibe said it would be “extremely risky” for the company to shift to EVs alone, in an interview Tuesday with Bloomberg. “It’s meaningful to form alliances, mass-produce and […]
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to see mainstream adoption increase around the world, one Canadian city is paving the way for the rest of the country with its high levels of EV adoption, according to a report just weeks following a major climate-change-induced heatwave – which experts say is a reason to make the switch […]
Just weeks after Tesla’s China release of the cheaper standard-range, rear-wheel-drive Model Y, the company is still facing increased competition in the world’s largest auto market, where local electric vehicle (EV) company Xpeng Motors has released pricing for a new vehicle that undercuts Tesla’s lineup. Xpeng Motors unveiled its P5 electric sedan in April, and […]
The top-secret Apple Car project has gone through a number of quiet personnel moves, and in a new update, the company has tapped one executive to help work on the upcoming electric car. Apple has called upon Vice President of Technology Kevin Lynch to assist with the company’s self-driving car, according to Business Insider according […]
After Rivian delayed its deliveries of the R1T to July, the company has followed up with a new delay in a letter to its customers. Rivian has officially delayed its R1T preorder deliveries to September, according to a letter sent to customers which was shared on Friday (via Reddit). The electric pickup truck was set […]
The Canadian government has announced new investment for electric vehicle chargers in the province of Nova Scotia. On Friday, Natural Resources Canada announced it would invest $100,000 CAD into Nova Scotia Power to install 20 EV chargers at the latter’s facilities across the province. Nova Scotia Power will also contribute over $134,000 CAD for these […]
As competition heats up in the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) auto market, which is also the world’s largest auto market, one Chinese brand plans to become one of the first EV brands in Israel, following Tesla’s entry into the Israeli market earlier this year. China-based EV manufacturer Geely plans to enter the Israeli auto market […]
After reports of beating out Tesla’s cars for best electric vehicle (EV) for 2021, one automaker has announced a fix for a 2020 recall of one of its vehicles, affecting nearly 69,000 units. On Thursday, General Motors (GM) announced an update to its 2020 recall of 69,000 Chevy Bolt EVs, asking customers to park vehicles […]
As the world’s semiconductor shortage continues to forward, the world’s biggest contract semiconductor manufacturer said the end of the shortage could be within reach. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) estimates the ongoing semiconductor shortage will begin to lighten up over the next several months, according to The Wall Street Journal. The manufacturer is the world’s […]
The parent company of the popular PlugShare electric vehicle app, California-based Recargo, has been acquired by EVgo for $25 million in cash. EVgo says it is the largest public fast charging network in the United States, powered by 100% renewable electricity. “At EVgo, we have a relentless commitment to growing the EV driver base and […]
Lucid Motors detailed its ‘Lucid Care’ service on Wednesday, revealing its mobile service fleet and also over-the-air software updates for its Lucid Air electric vehicle. Lucid Care will consist of mobile repair service vans that come to you for maintenance, servicing and most repairs. The company says each van will include its own coffee machine […]
Electrify America announced on Tuesday plans to more than double its current electric vehicle charging network in both the United States and Canada by the end of 2025. The company says it plans to have over 1,800 fast charging stations and 10,000 individual chargers installed by the end of 2025, including deployment of 150 and […]
As Apple’s upcoming autonomous electric vehicle (EV) comes closer and closer to fruition, the company is considering which companies should supply its components, and a new update signifies that it may have eyes on companies from Taiwan. Apple is considering working with Taiwanese manufacturers rather than those in China for its upcoming Apple Car batteries, […]
